B”H I pray for a refuah shelemah for all sick of Israel. What’s the latest? Pacer July 14, 2017 on Mendel Epstein et al: “appellants’ joint, unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition or petitions for rehearing. Pursuant to Fed.R.App.P. 26(b) and 40(a), the appellants, BinyaminStimler, Jay Goldstein and Mendel Epstein, by their respective undersignedcounsel, move jointly for a 49-day extension of time to file a petition orpetitions for rehearing.”

Pacer July 17, 2017: The foregoing motion is GRANTED. Appellants’ Petition for Rehearing, if any, must be filed on or before September 8, 2017.By the Court,s/ Jane R. RothCircuit JudgeDated: July 17, 2017tmm/cc: All Counsel of RecordCase: 15-4095 Document: 003112675572 Page: 2 Date Filed: 07/17/2017

Jane R. Roth Circuit Judge: The statements at issue were testified to by AryehRalbag. At trial, Ralbag described the statements madebefore a beth din which was convened when the allegedvictim of one of the charged kidnappings had challenged thevalidity of the get he signed. Ralbag and two other rabbispresided at the beth din, and four witnesses—includingGoldstein and Stimler—testified that Goldstein and Stimlerhad served as eid in procuring the contested get.8989 The other two witnesses, were arrested and charged as partof the kidnapping ring. Ralbag was granted immunity inexchange for his testimony, and the other two witnesses pledguilty to lesser offenses.

See http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/232752In the groundbreaking ruling, the judges wrote that: "When an unjustified complaint is filed, the consequences for the husband are unbearable. The police by default issue a restraining order, and there is long-term harm. The procedures for issuing protection relie on evidence lighter than a feather-weight. The courts err on the side on safety out of fear of violence, and so, even if the accused is found innocent at the end of the procedure, the humiliation involved tarnishes his good name and in many instances harms his employment. Removing a person from his home on the basis of a false complaint constitutes physical violence...On the other hand, the complainant achieves tactical gains in custody proceedings, legal fees, etc. and there is also a direct connection [with these false complaints] and the amount of alimony. In the end the man finds himself in a kafkaeque situation."

In this week’s parsha דברים we read:“I charged your magistrates at that time as follows, Hear out your fellow men, and decide justly between any man and a fellow Israelite or a stranger. You shall not be partial in judgment: hear out low and high alike. Fear no man, for judgment is God's. And any matter that is too difficult for you, you shall bring to me and I will hear it.” (Deuteronomy 1:16--17)Sanhedrin 7b-8a:Again: “Hear out your fellow men, and decide justly” This, said R. Hanina, is a warning to the court not to listen to the claims of a litigant in the absence of his opponent; and to the litigant not to explain his case to the judge before his adversary appears. שמע [hear], in the verse, can also be read, שמע [In the Pi'el, which has a causative sense, (make hear)]. R. Kahana, however, says: We can derive this rule from the verse: Thou shalt not take up [תשא] a false report “You must not carry false rumors; you shall not join hands with the guilty to act as a malicious witness” (Exodus 23:1). [Referring to the judge], which may be read, tashshi [in the hiph'il from תשא entice, induce, mislead]. As for the text quoted above, “and decide justly”. Resh Lakish says that it means: Consider rightly all the aspects of the case before giving the decision. As for the words, “between any man and a fellow Israelite or a stranger” R. Judah says that this refers to disputes between brothers about trifles such as, for instance, who should occupy the lower and who the upper part of a house. “or a stranger” This, says R. Judah, refers [גרו…] even to so insignificant a dispute as one concerning a stove and an oven. “You shall not be partial in judgment” [לא תכירו פנים]. R. Judah says this means: You shall not favor [lit. recognize] any one [even if he is your friend]; and R. Eleazar takes it to mean; You shall not estrange anyone [even if he is your enemy] [תנכרו…]. A former host of Rab came before him with a law-suit, and said: Were you not once my guest? Yes, he answered, [and what is your wish?]. I have a case to be tried, he replied. Then, said Rab, I am disqualified from being your judge, and turning to R. Kahana, said: Go you and judge the case. R. Kahana noticed that the man presumed too much on his acquaintance with Rab, so he remarked: If you will submit to my judgment, well and good; If not, I shall put Rab out of your mind [by showing you my authority]. [Lit., I shall get Rab out of your ears; i.e., by applying the sanctions of excommunication]. “hear out low and high alike” Resh Lakish says: This verse indicates that a law-suit involving a mere perutah must be regarded as of the same importance as one involving a hundred mina. For what practical purpose is this laid down? If it is to urge the need of equal consideration and investigation, is it not self-evident! Rather, it is to give the case due priority, if it should be first in order. “for judgment is God's” R. Hamma, son of R. Hanina, comments: The Holy One, blessed be He, hath said: It is not enough for the wicked [judges] that they take away money from one and give it to another unjustly, but they put Me to the trouble of returning it to its owner.”

https://cross-currents.com/2017/09/15/orthodoxys-smashing-success-lurking-challenges/ BY AVROHOM GORDIMER · PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 15, 20...

Rav Zev Leff recommends my 3 books on Child & Domestic Abuse

Click on picture to hear excerpt from Jan. 2012 Kav L'Noar conference. "I want to first give hakoras hatov to Dr. Baruch Shulem who provided me with Daniel Eidensohn's books on child abuse and domestic abuse which offered me many many sources and it gave me many many ideas to be able to deal with the subject properly. And I thank them and I recommend those books to everyone who is interested in getting a good foundation what the issues are in this very important topic."